Do you have dents in your aluminum siding? This type of damage can happen at any time - even with brand new siding. To keep your home looking new longer, fix damaged areas as soon as you notice them. Check your siding after any extreme weather event such as hail or windstorms that may have driven objects into your siding at high speed.

Here’s a quick step by step guide to fixing indentations in your aluminum siding:

Use a power drill with a 1/8” bit to create a hole near the center of the dent. For large dents, you may need to make multiple holes.

Thread a machine screw into the drilled hole. It should be a snug fit. Leave 1/2” of the screw shaft and the head sticking out.

Grip the screw with a pair of pliers and pull in a smooth, firm motion. This should pop the dent out. Remove the screw completely.

Use an automotive putty to fill in the screw hole and level out any remaining dip in the aluminum. Let it dry completely. This step may take more than one application - it’s better to put in too little than too much at one time.

Sand the putty so it is completely even with the surface of the siding. Prime the repaired area and allow it to dry again.

Apply two coats of paint, allowing it to dry between applications. Now, the formerly dented patch will match the rest of the aluminum siding on your home.